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AUSTIN—A study recently published in UT’s undergraduate research journal concluded that a personality based solely in the enjoyment of dogs is actually indicative of no personality at all. “Saying phrases such as ‘We literally did nothing to deserve dogs’ out loud in social settings does nothing to develop a meaningful dialogue with others,” said Jessica Taweel, a specialist in interpersonal communication who worked on the project for months.

BOSTON—Confronted with the option of adding another topping free of charge to his lemon sorbet with cherries, Josh Wiggers found himself unable to think of another condiment. “Oh wow, really?” said Wiggers, buying himself time as he frantically scanned the tubs of fruits and nearly identical chocolates, reeling in the wake of this newly imposed responsibility. “I guess I’m not allowed to sample a heath bar,” laughed Wiggers nervously as he mumbled something about how this order had been in his family for generations.

AUSTIN—Becoming the first person to successfully circumnavigate the Forty Acres, local explorer Weston Dentist discovered West Campus is actually East Campus if you just go far enough. “The proof is undeniable,” the intrepid adventurer announced as he stumbled through the intersection of San Antonio and 24th. “Usually I turn right to get to Big Bite but this time, I went left then kept walking for 4,000 miles. The only thing that keeps me going is the thought of that Phat Longhorn.” Dentist was last seen staring blankly into the boarded up windows of the now defunct Big Bite.

AUSTIN—News sources report that a fluorescent light flickering in a recently abandoned office building can only be a sign of worse yet to come. “The years blink in and out, growing darker and more troublesome as time turns longer and more morose,” said the lot’s resident loiterer Gully Smith as he emerged from a storm drain. “The last time that light flickered, the Czechs assassinated McKinley.” As of press time, the general sadness around the tiny, gray block was seen seeping into the small, gray city.

AUSTIN—In a violent outburst at the local Benihana, self-proclaimed wakizashi master Ethan Johns announced his intense appreciation for Japanese culture after one too many glasses of fermented rice wine. “I'm a modern day renaissance man. The last samurai,” Johns allegedly screamed, brandishing a 70 cm long katana and a copy of Dragonball Z. “You know what I mean? The last samurai—like Tom Cruise, in that movie, The Last Samurai.” Authorities failed to detain Johns after his driver's license was found to be a holo rare Pokemon card featuring the fictional character “Dragonite.”

TUVALU—After years of feeling underappreciated in the music community, Tuvan throat singer Lkhagvyn Ganbaatar demanded to be treated with the respect traditionally given to mouth singers. “It is fundamentally wrong to discriminate against us throat singers just because we refuse to conform to society’s expectations for vocalists,” droned Ganbaatar through a worn-down pharynx into the crisp Mongolian air. “Just another example of Western imperialist cultural hegemony.

CHICAGO—Yet another small child has been lost to the big meat machine, local meat boss announced. “I tell th’ kids not ta straddle th’ contraption but them youngins still git jammed up real good in there,” explained the meat boss, whose powerful thighs famously made him the only Illinois sausage boy ever to unhinge the ancient machine’s enchanted lever. “It must’ve killed ‘bout 17 of thos’ kiddos, so I reckon God can’t send all of ‘em to Hell.” As of press time, one of the meat boss’s “lil meat boys” could be seen straddling the mighty blood-rusted meat machine.

AUSTIN—Returning to his apartment after a long study session, area student Charles Kitschman was reportedly dismayed to hear his roommate direct an inquisitive “huh” in his direction, apparently with the intent of beginning a conversation. “I heard him, but I was ready to head straight to bed and conk out for the night,” Kitschman shakily told reporters.

WASHINGTON—Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos resigned earlier today after a disastrous visit to SunnySide Elementary, where she was served tater tots and upside down Frito pie for lunch. “Ms. DeVos got really mad because our school doesn’t have crème brûlée,” said SunnySide 4th grader Tim Tompkins, who DeVos repeatedly and inexplicably referred to as “Edmund.” “I tried to share my tater tots with her but I don’t think she knew how to eat them. She kept telling me to chew with my mouth closed and that I should cut my hair.

BISMARCK, ND—Due to the recent escalation in anti-grain and wheat sentiment, lobbyists working for the Grains Council are in the midst of a sweeping national publicity campaign. “Grains have been the backbone of this country since its birth. Deviating from this tried and true principle is a betrayal to this great nation and its founding fathers,” explained the president of the Grains Council during his speech at a fundraiser, the gift bags from which reportedly contained approximately 25 loose dinner rolls. “I mean, the whole gluten free thing, that stuff just doesn’t taste right.

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The Texas Travesty is a student humor publication at the University of Texas at Austin, published monthly by the permanent and contributing staff. The Travesty is a work of (hopefully) humorous fiction. Except where public figures are involved, characters are not based on any real person. Any resemblence to any persons living or dead is coincidental. The views expressed in the Travesty do not reflect the views of Texas Student Media, The University of Texas at Austin, or pretty much anyone. All material printed is property of the Travesty. The Texas Travesty is not intended for readers under 18 years of age, regardless of the pretty pictures.